Care without the wait

55 licensed therapists & providers in South Carolina. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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1,084 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in South Carolina in the last year

Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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North Charleston

As a woman of color, I understand the stigma and generational pressure to keep mental health struggles private, and my goal is to ...

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Mt Pleasant

Susan Jillson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. S...

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Columbia

Journey through your heart, to your soul....

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Charleston

Sarah Hudgins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She has experience in a variety of therapeutic ...

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North Charleston

As a single parent of a special-needs teenage daughter, I offer both lived and professional experience supporting families through...

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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) FAQs

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.

How does DBT work?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.

What is DBT best used for?

DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.

What are the 4 pillars of DBT?

The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Is DBT better than EMDR?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Is DBT conducted in person or online?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in , SC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many months is DBT?

The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in South Carolina accept 33 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Healthy Blue | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at South Carolina
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Wanda is very thoughtful and intentional.
Mason Mar 2026
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I want more of virtual therapy session
Paiige Mar 2026
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Allowing me to feel my feelings and not say they aren't my feelings
Laela Mar 2026
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very easy to talk to
Camryn Mar 2026
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I like that she doesn’t make me feel crazy or that the issues I have aren’t silly. Sometimes I just like to have someone to talk to and it not just be about bad stuff.
Kay Mar 2026
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Great
Madeleine Mar 2026
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Grey has been nothing but kind and supportive so far! I’m so happy to have her as a therapist and I’m so hopeful that we will have a great relationship going forward!
Sloane Mar 2026
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My therapist is understanding and helpful
Sloan Mar 2026
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(803) 636-8059
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Languages spoken by SC providers

  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
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Support Hours

Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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